The SirsiDynix system’s ability to generate reports is extremely powerful and yet particularly easy to use. The system comes with more than 600 standard reports and utilities (http://www.sirsidynix.com/Resources/Pdfs/Solutions/Products/Symphony_Overview.pdf), and allows the customization of reports to reflect the individual needs of our school. The information we would receive from these reports would become highly effective decision making tools. A brief overview of the types of reports includes: · Collection analyses
o Determine if the library holdings support the curriculum of the school
o Periodically determine the age of the collection
o Serials collection evaluation · Acquisitions budget
o Determine at any point in time the state of the budget · Circulation o Determine usage of the collection, including overall numbers and statistics for particular subject areas
The SirsiDynix system’s ability to generate reports is extremely powerful and yet particularly easy to use. The system comes with more than 600 standard reports and utilities (http://www.sirsidynix.com/Resources/Pdfs/Solutions/Products/Symphony_Overview.pdf), and allows the customization of reports to reflect the individual needs of our school. The information we would receive from these reports would become highly effective decision making tools. A brief overview of the types of reports includes:
· Collection analyses
o Determine if the library holdings support the curriculum of the school
o Periodically determine the age of the collection
o Serials collection evaluation
· Acquisitions budget
o Determine at any point in time the state of the budget
· Circulation
o Determine usage of the collection, including overall numbers and statistics for particular subject areas